HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3393443-drivers-choice-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Drivers Choice Transport Inc
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average41.7% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (260) 399-5101, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1091016.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1091016 | Primary | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT5805396611 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 4, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 3 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1091016 | Canal Indemnity Company Policy CT5805396611 | Aug 4, 2026 | Replaced |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1091016 | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT5805396611 | Mar 25, 2026 | Replaced |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1091016 | Great West Casualty Co. Policy MCP80953A | Mar 25, 2022 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
5 of 12 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 21 · Indiana avg 5.5%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 15 states and provinces, 24 months
- OH 3 14.3%
- AZ 3 14.3%
- NC 2 9.5%
- TN 2 9.5%
- IN 1 4.8%
- CA 1 4.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 10
9 tractors · 1 straight truck
Freightliner 9Volvo 3Kenworth 1Peterbilt 1
20 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 11
10 semi-trailers · 1 full trailer
Utility 9Wabash 5Great Dane 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
JBS 1Covesto LLC 1Passion Growers 1Sun Orchard 1Emerge Tech Inc 1Total Quality Logistics 1Four Star Fruit 1Carolina Beverage Group 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 1, 2026 | TN | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Dec 21, 2025 | NC | 1 | 4 | No |
| Dec 8, 2025 | MA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 29, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 5 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,532 vehicle and 111,150 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 52 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 7 | 83.3% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 10.0% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 19.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDSLIMT25 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 3393443 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1091016 |
| Legal name | DRIVERS CHOICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 510,230 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 10, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 11, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @driverschoiceinc.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 4 |
| Trailers | 6 | 4 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesOtherFood & Non-Food Prod
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Drivers Choice Transport Inc
What does Drivers Choice Transport Inc's operating authority allow?
MC1091016: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Drivers Choice Transport Inc is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Drivers Choice Transport Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3393443. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (260) 399-5101, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1091016, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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